1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | 450 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 378 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |